Dynaco Mark IV selenium rectifier replacement

[tubularfluxus]

Hi,
I've purchased my first Dynaco (Mark IV) and I'm reading that I need to replace the selenium rectifier (on top of other things).

I can't manage to identify it. Can someone help me?

I have attached a photo of the bottom of the amp.

Thank you!

 

[rayma]

I'm reading that I need to replace the selenium rectifier (on top of other things).

Use a 1N4005 diode (or similar) instead. You can use the existing mounting hole for a two lug terminal strip to hold it.
The diode's band goes to the transformer lead, to create a negative voltage for the bias. Be sure to readjust the bias afterward,
since the new bias circuit will have a larger (more negative) output voltage. That's a good mono amp, do you have two?

 

[brucetassin]

You need to post another picture,centered on the power supply side of the chassis.
Opposition the PC board

 

[rayma]

You need to post another picture,centered on the power supply side of the chassis.
Opposition the PC board

Here's the manual.
http://dynakitparts.com/image/data/DYNA-MarkIV.pdf

 

[multibiker]

It's the green thing in your photo. Replace it with a 1N4007 observing the same polarity and then reset the bias.

John

 

[tubularfluxus]

Great! I suspected it was the green box. Thank you!

 

[petertub]

Great! I suspected it was the green box. Thank you!

Don't suspect things. Figure out !
You have got a link to the manual, here everything is described inkluding a schematics. Print it out, mark your changes for future references.

As for replacing the Se with Si, you might raise the bias ( make it more negative) then the pot allows for adjustment, making it impossible to properly adjust bias.
Don't panic, it's dur to the Si has less forward drop then the Se, you need to adjust
one of the resistors in the bias circuit. Here the manual comes into use.